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Best Circle Time Activities for Starters
Nursery Rhymes for the Perfect Start
Circle time is indeed a valuable activity for promoting social interaction, learning, and community building in a group setting, especially in the early years.

But, what if you've never taught it before? This section is for you!

Starting with nursery rhymes is a great way to engage children during circle time. Gradually increasing the duration of the stories can help maintain their attention and interest. While there is no prescribed way to conduct circle time, here are some fresh ideas to make it more engaging.

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Circle Time Structure

 8 Circle Time Ideas for Preschools
Good for ages 4-6 years old.
  1. Pick your choice Nursery Rhyme.
  2. Print circle time printables, pdf.
  3. Press play!
  4. Save the link for quick access.
Baa Baa Black Sheep Circle Time
 Hey Diddle Diddle Circle Time Activities
Hey Diddle Diddle  Circle Time
 Hickory Dickory Dock Circle Time Activities
Hickory Dickory Dock Circle Time
What is a good circle time structure for preschoolers?
  • Use creative invitations: Set the theme for circle time and create invitations that spark curiosity and excitement.  Here we are focusing on beginner circle time attendees.  Nursery Rhymes are our favorites for starters.
  • Plan smooth transitions: Transition between activities seamlessly to keep the flow of circle time and maintain children's engagement. We've included those as well!
Humpty Dumpty Circle Time Activities
Humpty Dumpty Circle Time
Itsy Bitsy Spider Circle Time
Jack and Jill Circle Time
  • Encourage active participation: Include interactive elements like hand gestures, clapping, or actions for children to participate actively. We've included printable pdfs of each Nursery Rhyme.
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  • Balance movement and stillness: Incorporate movement activities like dancing or stretching along with quieter activities like listening to stories or singing songs.
Little Miss Muffet
Circle Time Activities
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Circle Time Activities
Remember, the key is to create a welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and encouraged to participate actively. There are numerous books, YouTube song videos, and Nursery Rhyme felt board stories available that feature nursery rhymes for preschool kids.

Please review each video before sharing it with preschoolers to ensure it aligns with wholesome values and motives.
Nursery Rhymes
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